Shayna sold half of her comic books and then bought thirteen more. She now has 39. With how many did she begin?

Bradley Mackey asked Aug 9, 2022

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Bradley Mackey asked Aug 9, 2022

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Answer: 52 books

Step-by-step explanation: it's reverse math. Subtract the books that she bought from the amount she has now and then multiply by 2 (39-13=26•2=52)

Bilal BBB answered Aug 13, 2022

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